Walt Disney World Ticket Discounts

LAST UPDATE: 11/5/18

Disney World tickets are available discounted year-round, and we list all the best ways to get Disney World ticket deals. Multiple Disney World ticket discounts are available for the general public and even a few ways to get a discount on Disney World annual passes. There are also special discounted Disney World tickets available for Florida residents and members of the US military. Keep in mind that really deep discount Disney World tickets are rare. Still, if you’re buying passes for a family, even 5% or 10% off Disney World tickets can add up to a chunk of money!

This page compiles a comprehensive list of places that offer Disney World ticket discounts and deals. Read on for the complete details.

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Undercover Tourist prices include tax and FREE shipping. When comparing prices with Disney’s published prices, remember that Disney quotes prices without including the 6.5% tax. Undercover Tourist prices include the tax. Be sure you are comparing “apples to apples” by looking at the full price with tax!

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Exclusive Discounts for MouseSavers Newsletter Subscribers

Undercover Tourist offers its best deals on tickets exclusively for MouseSavers Newsletter subscribers. These special prices are not available to the general public and are not published here on MouseSavers.com. They are provided ONLY through private links in our monthly newsletter, which comes on the 15th of each month (or the next business day), and one Hot Deals announcement near the end of each month. Undercover Tourist offers even larger discounts on a small selection of attraction tickets in the Hot Deals Announcement, so for the absolute best deals you’ll want to subscribe to both FREE newsletters.

Advance Purchase Discount

All regular Walt Disney World tickets, including Base, Park Hopper and Park Hopper Plus tickets of 3 days or longer are $21.30 less (tax included) when purchased in advance directly from Disney online or over the phone (versus buying them at Walt Disney World ticket booths, guest services locations or Disney hotel desks). In our experience, Undercover Tourist typically has discounts that are significantly better; be sure to compare the final prices with tax before purchasing.

Discounts on Annual Passes

There are no current sources of discounts on Walt Disney World annual passes for the general public. There are, however, some discounts available for members of certain organizations or geographic areas, and there are also some special passes available for local residents that are cheaper than the regular annual passes, but come with blackout dates and other restrictions. Use these links for more information:

Florida Resident Disney World Ticket Discounts

In order to qualify for Florida Resident pass discounts, you have to show proof of residency such as a valid Florida driver’s license or Florida state ID card, showing a Florida address. These passes are also controlled using a biometric finger scan, to prevent them from being transferred to non-Florida residents. Disney has the system down to a science — trust us, you really can’t buy or use these passes unless you actually live in Florida!

If your primary ID is from a different state, but you do own a residence in Florida, even one you only use part of the year, you can generally buy Florida resident passes by showing, for each adult, an ID from another state plus a recent utility bill or bank statement in the same name (no more than 2 months old), addressed to your Florida residence. Timeshares are not considered residences for the purposes of buying Florida Resident tickets and passes.

The only exception is small children — since Disney can’t reasonably require them to show residency through an ID, it’s technically possible for Florida residents to buy Florida resident passes for non-resident kids. For instance, if Grandma and Grandpa live in Florida, they could accompany their grandkids who live outside Florida to Walt Disney World, and buy the kids Florida resident passes.

If you’re not an actual Florida resident, can you just go to Florida, get a Florida ID and buy tickets at the Florida resident rate? Not legally. This scam is promoted by some websites and “e-books” that sell advice about how to save money at Disney World. Here’s what the Florida Dept of Highway Safety & Motor Vehicles has to say about that: “Giving false information on an application for a driver license or identification card is a third degree felony which may result in arrest, and includes a one-year suspension of the driving privilege.”

Florida Resident Tickets

Florida residents can choose from several savings options, plus their multi-day tickets are valid for a full 6 months when purchased with the Flexible Dates option. This can make the Flexible Dates option really worth getting for folks who plan to visit the park for a day here and there over a multi-month period.

New!For a limited time, Florida residents can purchase a 3-day or 4-day Florida ResidentBase Ticket and add the Park Hopper option for FREE, when you select a start date that is on or before December 16, 2018. Offer expires 12/16/18.

1-Day Florida Resident Ticket: Florida residents pay full price for a 1-Day Base Ticket. However, you can add the Park Hopper or Park Hopper Plus options at a significant discount. Park Hopper is $29.29 for add-on to a 1 day ticket. Park Hopper Plus is $26.63 more than a Park Hopper ($55.91 more than a base ticket).

There is no 2-day Florida Resident Ticket. The 3-day Florida Resident tickets are cheaper than the 2-day regular tickets, for all variations.

3-Day Florida Resident Ticket: Prices vary daily – discount is typically 30% or so off the regular ticket prices. This ticket is similar to a discounted 3-Day Base Ticket, but with an option to buy a much longer expiration period (6 months). You can add the Park Hopper or Park Hopper Plus options at a significant discount. Park Hopper add-on is $34.61. Park Hopper Plus is $26.63 more than a Park Hopper ($61.24 more than a base ticket). The regular 3-Day Florida Resident Ticket and any add-on options expire after the same period as regular Disney World tickets, but if you buy the Flexible Dates option, they expire 6 months from first use or when all admissions have been used, whichever comes first. Blockout dates apply (typically very similar to the blockouts for the Florida Resident Silver Pass, but sometimes there will be differences; check the terms and conditions on DisneyWorld.com for the most up-to-date list of blockout dates).

4-Day Florida Resident Ticket: Prices vary daily – discount is typically 30% or so off the regular ticket prices. This ticket is similar to a discounted 4-Day Base Ticket, but with an option to buy a much longer expiration period (6 months). You can add the Park Hopper or Park Hopper Plus options at a significant discount. Park Hopper add-on is $39.94. Park Hopper Plus is $26.63 more than a Park Hopper ($66.56 more than a base ticket). The regular 4-Day Florida Resident Ticket and any add-on options expire after the same period as regular Disney World tickets, but if you buy the Flexible Dates option, they expire 6 months from first use or when all admissions have been used, whichever comes first. Blockout dates apply (typically very similar to the blockouts for the Florida Resident Silver Pass, but sometimes there will be differences; check the terms and conditions on DisneyWorld.com for the most up-to-date list of blockout dates).

You can purchase these tickets at DisneyWorld.com or the theme park ticket booths; you must have proof of Florida residency.

First time Florida Resident Platinum Passes can be purchased at DisneyWorld.com (you’ll receive a voucher that must be redeemed at Disney World ticket booths), or just wait and purchase at the theme park ticket booths. If you buy online, you can make a down payment equal to the price of a non-discounted one-day Magic Your Way base ticket and then pay the remainder through 12 recurring automatic monthly payments scheduled for the year, interest and finance charge free.

Renewal Florida Resident Platinum Passes can be purchased at the theme park ticket booths, at DisneyWorld.com, or by mail.

Auto Club South (AAA) offers a discount on the Florida Resident Platinum Pass (first time and renewal).

First time Florida Resident Platinum Plus Passes can be purchased at DisneyWorld.com (you’ll receive a voucher that must be redeemed at Disney World ticket booths), or just wait and purchase at the theme park ticket booths. If you buy online, you can make a down payment equal to the price of a non-discounted one-day Magic Your Way base ticket and then pay the remainder through 12 recurring automatic monthly payments scheduled for the year, interest and finance charge free.

Renewal Florida Resident Platinum Plus Passes can be purchased at the theme park ticket booths, at DisneyWorld.com, or by mail.

Auto Club South (AAA) offers a discount on the Florida Platinum Plus Pass (first time and renewal).

Florida Resident Gold Pass

This special pass is only available to Florida residents and DVC members. The Gold Pass is a specially-priced Annual Pass that gives admission to all four of the major Walt Disney World theme parks, but with blockout dates during the busiest times of year. Gold Passholders receive the same discounts on resort rooms, meals and merchandise as regular Annual Passholders, as well as theme park parking and free PhotoPass downloads (basically it’s equivalent to having Memory Maker).

First Time Gold Pass: $648.59 for all ages (3+), including tax.

Renewal Gold Pass: $550.61 for all ages (3+), including tax.

The blockout dates for Gold Passes are basically Christmas/New Years plus the peak spring break season. Disney will occasionally adjust the blockout dates for this pass; check the Disney web site for the most current blockout dates.

You must have proof of Florida residency (or DVC membership) to activate this pass.

First time Gold Passes can be purchased at DisneyWorld.com (you’ll receive a voucher that must be redeemed at Disney World ticket booths), or just wait and purchase at the theme park ticket booths. If you buy online and are a Florida resident, you can make a down payment equal to the price of a non-discounted one-day Magic Your Way base ticket and then pay the remainder through 12 recurring automatic monthly payments scheduled for the year, interest and finance charge free.

Renewal Gold Passes can be purchased at the theme park ticket booths, at DisneyWorld.com, or by mail.

Florida Resident Silver Pass

This special pass is only available to Florida residents. The Silver Pass is a specially-priced Annual Pass that gives admission to all four of the major Walt Disney World theme parks, but with blockout dates during the busiest times of year. Silver Passholders receive the same discounts on resort rooms, meals and merchandise as regular Annual Passholders, as well as theme park parking.

First Time Silver Pass: $510.14 for all ages, including tax.

Renewal Silver Pass: $433.46 for all ages, including tax.

The blockout dates for Silver Passes are more extensive than Gold Passes: Christmas/New Year, peak spring break season, and most of the summer. Disney will occasionally adjust the blockout dates for this pass; check the Disney web site for the most current blockout dates.

You must have proof of Florida residency to activate this pass.

First time Silver Passes can be purchased at DisneyWorld.com (you’ll receive a voucher that must be redeemed at Disney World ticket booths), or just wait and purchase at the theme park ticket booths. If you buy online, you can make a down payment equal to the price of a non-discounted one-day Magic Your Way base ticket and then pay the remainder through 12 recurring automatic monthly payments scheduled for the year, interest and finance charge free.

Renewal Silver Passes can be purchased at the theme park ticket booths, at DisneyWorld.com, or by mail.

Florida Resident Theme Park Select Pass

The Florida Resident Theme Park Select Pass is a specially-priced Annual Pass that gives admission to all four of the major Walt Disney World theme parks with more blockout days than a Silver pass but not as many as a Weekday Select Pass, plus it has different blockout dates for different parks. Epcot, for example, is blocked out on weekends during big festivals like Food & Wine, and Magic Kingdom is blocked out on most Saturdays, but you can still go to the other theme parks on those days. There are also blockout dates on all four parks during the busiest times of year. Theme Park Select Passholders receive the same discounts on resort rooms, meals and merchandise as regular Annual Passholders. The Theme Park Select Pass INCLUDES free parking.

First Time Florida Resident Theme Park Select Pass: $467.54 for all ages, including tax.

The blockout dates for Florida Resident Theme Park Select Passes are Christmas/New Year, peak spring break season, most of the summer, all RunDisney events, Epcot during Food & Wine weekends and Magic Kingdom on Saturdays. Disney will occasionally adjust the blockout dates for this pass; check the Disney web site for the most current blockout dates.

You must have proof of Florida residency to activate this pass.

First time Florida Resident Theme Park Select Passes can be purchased at DisneyWorld.com (you’ll receive a voucher that must be redeemed at Disney World ticket booths), or just wait and purchase at the theme park ticket booths. If you buy online, you can make a down payment equal to the price of a non-discounted one-day base ticket and then pay the remainder through 12 recurring automatic monthly payments scheduled for the year, interest and finance charge free.

Renewal Florida Resident Theme Park Select Passes can be purchased at the theme park ticket booths, at DisneyWorld.com, or by mail.

Florida Resident Weekday Select Pass

The Florida Resident Weekday Select Pass is a specially-priced Annual Pass that gives admission to all four of the major Walt Disney World theme parks on weekdays (Monday-Friday) ONLY. There are also blockout dates during the busiest times of year. Weekday Select Passholders receive the same discounts on resort rooms, meals and merchandise as regular Annual Passholders. The Weekday Select Pass now INCLUDES free parking.

First Time Florida Resident Weekday Select Pass: $339,74 for all ages, including tax.

The blockout dates for Florida Resident Weekday Select Passes are all Saturdays and Sundays year round plus Christmas/New Year, peak spring break season, and most of the summer. Disney will occasionally adjust the blockout dates for this pass; check the Disney web site for the most current blockout dates.

You must have proof of Florida residency to activate this pass.

First time Florida Resident Weekday Select Passes can be purchased at DisneyWorld.com (you’ll receive a voucher that must be redeemed at Disney World ticket booths), or just wait and purchase at the theme park ticket booths. If you buy online, you can make a down payment equal to the price of a non-discounted one-day Magic Your Way base ticket and then pay the remainder through 12 recurring automatic monthly payments scheduled for the year, interest and finance charge free.

Renewal Florida Resident Weekday Select Passes can be purchased at the theme park ticket booths, at DisneyWorld.com, or by mail.

Auto Club South (AAA) offers a discount on the Florida Resident Weekday Select Pass (first time and renewal)

Florida Resident “After 4” Epcot Annual Pass

This is a rather obscure pass that gives admission to Epcot only in the afternoon and evening (after 4:00 pm). It is used by local residents who only want admission to Epcot in order to enjoy the restaurants and evening shows, and maybe hit an attraction or two. Epcot After 4 Passholders receive the same discounts on resort rooms, meals and merchandise as regular Annual Passholders. The Epcot After 4 Pass now INCLUDES free parking.

First Time “After 4” Epcot Annual Pass: $307.79 for all ages, including tax.

First time Florida Resident “After 4” Epcot Annual Passes can be purchased at DisneyWorld.com (you’ll receive a voucher that must be redeemed at Disney World ticket booths), or just wait and purchase at the theme park ticket booths. If you buy online, you can make a down payment equal to the price of a non-discounted one-day Magic Your Way base ticket and then pay the remainder through 12 recurring automatic monthly payments scheduled for the year, interest and finance charge free.

Renewal Florida Resident “After 4” Epcot Annual Passes can be purchased at the theme park ticket booths, at DisneyWorld.com, or by mail.

Florida Resident “After 2” Water Park Annual Pass

This pass gives admission to the Blizzard Beach and Typhoon Lagoon water parks only in the afternoon and evening (after 2:00 pm). This annual pass does NOT provide the benefits of other Annual Passes, such as room rate discounts.

First time Florida Resident “After 2” Water Park Annual Passes can be purchased at DisneyWorld.com (you’ll receive a voucher that must be redeemed at Disney World ticket booths), or just wait and purchase at the theme park ticket booths.

Military & Civil Service Disney World Ticket Discounts

Military Salute Ticket Offers

Military Salute Tickets for Visits 1/1/19 – 12/19/19

Active or retired US military personnel may purchase 4-Day or 5-Day Military Promotional Tickets which include the Park Hopper option, and can add the Park Hopper Plus option,to be used by themselves, family members (including spouse) or friends. The 4-Day Military Promotional ticket is $241 per ticket + tax. The 5-Day Military Promotional ticket is $257 per ticket + tax. You can add the Park Hopper Plus option for an additional $50 per ticket + tax.

No Base Ticket (without the Park Hopper option) is available with this offer.

The 5-day tickets must be purchased by 12/15/19. The 4-day tickets must be purchased by 12/16/19. They expire and may not be used after 12/19/19. You may purchase up to 6 tickets. There are no block out dates for these tickets.

Military Salute Tickets for Visits 1/1/18 – 12/19/18

Active or retired US military personnel may purchase 4-Day or 5-Day Military Promotional Tickets which include the Park Hopper option, and can add the Park Hopper Plus option,to be used by themselves, family members (including spouse) or friends. The 4-Day Military Promotional ticket is $226 per ticket + tax. The 5-Day Military Promotional ticket is $246 per ticket + tax. You can add the Park Hopper Plus option for an additional $40 per ticket + tax.

No Base Ticket (without the Park Hopper option) is available with this offer.

The 5-day tickets must be purchased by 12/15/18. The 4-day tickets must be purchased by 12/16/18. They expire and may not be used after 12/19/18. You may purchase up to 6 tickets. There are no block out dates for these tickets.

How to Get Military Salute Tickets

Tickets for use 1/1/19 – 12/19/19 went on sale 9/27/18.

Tickets for use 1/1/18 – 12/19/18 went on sale 9/28/17.

Military Salute Tickets must be purchased in person, with military ID by the eligible member or their spouse.

You can pre-purchase the tickets (in the form of an exchange voucher) at a military base (MWR/ITT office), TAX-FREE! The exchange voucher is then taken to a Main Entrance theme park ticket window, where it is exchanged for the actual ticket (activated).

Activated tickets can be pre-purchasedat Shades of Green,TAX-FREE. Thanks to Alicia R for info.

The military tickets can also be purchased at the Main Entrance theme park ticket windows or at Disney Springs’ Guest Relations (formerly Downtown Disney), but if you do this, you must pay tax.

Rules for Military Salute Tickets

These tickets are for active or retired members of the US military, including the National Guard, Reservists and the US Coast Guard, with a valid military ID card. Department of Defense Civil Service workers and full time DoD Contractors are eligible for the 2018 Military Salute ticket discount only. A CAC is required.

The military ID will be checked when the tickets are activated. Once the tickets are activated the group can split up.

Call Shades of Green (SOG) directly and ask them. They seem to have a pretty good handle on some of the issues involved with the military tickets. However, be aware that sometimes Disney’s internal policies and SOG’s policies are slightly different.

Ongoing Military/DoD Discounts

Active duty and retired military, DOD civilian employees and their dependents qualify for discounts on Walt Disney World tickets. The savings mainly come from not paying tax (6.5%).

Disney has the right to check ID at the gate. Military personnel may bring in non-military guests with the military discount as long as they accompany the non-military person(s) and at least 50% of the group are qualified for the military discount (i.e., active duty, retired, DOD and dependents). If military personnel purchase tickets and give them as gifts to non-military users that they will not be accompanying, they risk having the recipient denied entry and the tickets confiscated.

Discounted military tickets are available through your local base MWR/ITT office. The prices and the exact passes that are available will vary from base to base.

Another place where active duty and retired military can get discounted tickets is a small Navy Exchange in Orlando that has an MWR/ITT office. It is located near the airport on Tradeport & Earhart Drive. The MWR office phone number is (407) 855-0116 or (407) 851-4396, or you can email them at mwrorl@gmail.com for current hours and prices. Thanks to Cathy C & Donald G for info.

Civil Service employees of certain branches of government (such as NASA) can purchase discounted Disney tickets at their exchange shops at the same rates as military. Typically the tickets must be ordered and will take a couple of weeks to arrive. While the employee must purchase the tickets, reportedly anyone can use them. Thanks to Melissa for the info.

Corporate, Government & Other Membership Discounts

Employees of large companies, major government agencies, or large membership groups like unions or professional organizations (typically those with 200-plus employees or members) may qualify to purchase discounted Disney World tickets, regardless of whether the company has any direct relationship with Disney. Disney has in recent years cut back substantially on its corporate discounts, so in most cases the prices are no better the prices available from resellers like Undercover Tourist. But if you work for a large company, it’s worth checking just in case. Remember that most vendors add taxes and fees at the final checkout, so look at the final price, not the teaser price they list initally.

Tickets are typically offered through private websites operated by various ticket suppliers such as Tickets at Work and Working Advantage, which exclusively service large organizations. A password is required to access those sites. Check with your company or organization’s benefits department to find out whether your company participates and how to get the password.

If you work for a company that is a major corporate sponsor at Walt Disney World (i.e. the company’s logo is on a major attraction), you might qualify for significant discounts on tickets. Check with your Human Resources department for additional info. Additionally, employees of companies that have a business relationship with Disney sometimes qualify for deep ticket discounts. Reportedly, employees of Chase (which offers Disney Visa cards), Kellogg’s (which does a lot of cross-promotions with Disney) and ADT (installs alarms for Disney) get ticket discounts, or did at one time. Check with your Human Resources department for additional info.

In short, it’s possible your organization or company can get you a better discount, but be sure to compare the final price (with tax. fees and shipping) to the price available from Undercover Tourist before purchasing.

Canadian Resident Ticket Discounts

For a limited time, Canadian residents can purchase specially priced 4-, 5-, 6-, 7-, 8-, 9- and 10-Day Walt Disney World base tickets in advance, good now through September 27, 2019 (with blockout dates of December 24, 2018 – January 1, 2019).* You can add Park Hopper option to these tickets.

Tickets must be purchasedonline or by phone at (407) 939-7648. This offer is not available at the Walt Disney World Resort theme park ticket windows.

*Offer only for Canadian residents, and valid proof of Canadian residency is required. Canadian residency will be validated for each adult guest in the party prior to theme park admission. Tickets expire within 14 days of first use or by September 27, 2019. Offer may not be combined with other ticket discounts or promotions.

Book by March 15, 2019.

Thanks to Eric I for info!

Select Walt Disney World Park Hopper passes are sold at some CAA offices. The price of Disney tickets purchased in Canada is adjusted periodically to conform to the current exchange rate, so at times it may be possible to time a purchase to benefit from a sudden change in the exchange rate. (Tickets purchased in Canada may be intended only for Canadians and there is a slight chance you might be asked for ID, so US citizens who live near the border should keep this in mind.)

Air Miles – Readers report that Canadians can redeem Air Miles for select Walt Disney World tickets. Thanks to Dawn N for info.

Aeroplan Miles – Canadians can redeem Aeroplan Miles for select Walt Disney World tickets. Thanks to Erin S for info.

DVC Member Ticket Discounts for Disney World

The Disney Vacation Club (DVC) is a Disney-operated timeshare program with properties at Walt Disney World, Disneyland, Vero Beach, Hilton Head Island and Hawaii.

Note that to get the various ticket discounts, you must have purchased at least one DVC contract either directly from Disney or via resale prior to April 4, 2016.

DVC Regular Ticket Discounts

Most of the time there are no special discounts on regular tickets for DVC members. When a discount is offered, it will be listed below.

Platinum Pass: $797.69 for all ages (3+), including tax ($154.43 off the regular price).

Platinum Pass Renewal: $677.34 for all ages (3+), including tax ($131.00 off the regular price).

Platinum Plus Pass: $904.19 for all ages (3+), including tax ($154.43 off the regular price).

Platinum Plus Pass Renewal: $767.87 for all ages (3+), including tax ($131.00 off the regular price).

Discounts are valid for members of the DVC member’s immediate household only.

DVC members can call Member Services or buy tickets or passes online on the regular DisneyWorld.com ticketing page, as long as the member is logged into a Disney account that is linked to a DVC membership. For more details and links and instructions for linking your Disney account with your DVC membership, check the DVC Member website.

Discount Tickets at Disney World-Area Wal-Marts

If you are driving or renting a car in Florida, here’s another option: there are two Wal-Marts in Kissimmee, not far from Walt Disney World, each of which offers a ticket center within the store that sells discounted multi-day Disney World tickets.

3250 Vineland Road (about 3 miles from the closest edge of Disney World property), (407) 397-1125

We suspect (but don’t know) that the ticket desks in the Wal-Marts are actually operated by a local ticket broker. When we’ve checked prices in the past, Undercover Tourist had better deals. But the Wal-Mart desks do offer an option for those who have actually arrived in Florida and still need to buy tickets.

The Wal-Mart locations do not carry every ticket type. You have to buy the tickets in person — they will not mail them. We recommend calling ahead to confirm prices, hours and availability. The numbers listed below are the main line for the store. You’ll have to ask to be transferred to the ticket desk.

Thanks to Bram W for info.

University of Central Florida – Disney Ticket Discounts

Students, faculty and staff at University of Central Florida can purchase One Day, One Park Disney World tickets at a significantly reduced rate. There is a limit of 2 tickets per 30 days. Tickets can be purchased through the SGA Ticket Center located on the first floor of the Student Union in the Lighthouse Mall area. Be sure to buy in advance because they do sell out at times. Thanks to Amanda for info.

AAA and CAA Discounts on Disney World Tickets

The American Automobile Association (AAA) and Canadian Automobile Association (CAA) is subdivided into regions, with each region having a different independent affilated club. Each regional club offers different attraction tickets. Some offer discount Walt Disney World tickets; some don’t. Some don’t have discounts, but offer a free bonus of some kind with the order, and if that bonus has value to you, that can be worth considering. Usually you’ll find that clubs in the southeastern US, especially driving distance from Walt Disney World, are the most likely to offer discount tickets. For the very latest information, you should always call your local club or check their web site to see what they offer. Obviously, you will need to be a member of AAA to get these discounts, but in many cases, a club in one region will allow members in other regions to take advantage of their discounts. It never hurts to ask!

Specifically, Auto Club South, which covers Florida, Georgia and Tennessee, has long had discounts on selected regular Disney World tickets. They don’t typically stock all tickets, and if you’re not a member of that specific chapter, you will have to go to an actual location to buy tickets. Broadly speaking in recent years we have not seen better deals from AAA clubs than from Undercover Tourist on regular tickets for the general public, but if you are a member, it may be worth your time to check what they have. Remember to compare final prices with tax and other fees!

Auto Club South Discounts on Annual Passes

Auto Club South offices in Florida offer an additional discount on regular Walt Disney World Annual Passes for AAA and CAA members. They have usually had a discount of at least $20 on adult or child Platinum Passes and Platinum Plus Passes.

The nearest office to Disney World is located at 7339 West Sand Lake Road, Suite 424 in Bay Hill/Orlando (note that this is not very close to Disney World — it’s about 11-12 miles away). Call (407) 351-5610 for hours and directions. Passes must be purchased in person unless you are a member of Auto Club South, in which case some passes can be purchased online after logging into the Auto Club South website. Note that Auto Club South e-ticket vouchers are emailed to you, and it can take up to three days for the email to arrive.Thanks to Robert M for info.

Auto Club South Discounts on Florida Resident Tickets, Seasonal and Annual Passes

The nearest office to Disney World is located at 7339 West Sand Lake Road, Suite 424 in Bay Hill/Orlando (note that this is not very close to Disney World — it’s about 11-12 miles away). Call (407) 351-5610 for hours and directions. Passes must be purchased in person unless you are a member of Auto Club South, in which case some passes can be purchased online after logging into the Auto Club South website. You will be sold a voucher that must be redeemed at a Disney World ticket window, with proper Florida resident ID required. Note that Auto Club South e-ticket vouchers are emailed to you, and it can take up to three days for the email to arrive.

Online Travel Agencies

Most of the time, the big Online Travel Agencies (OTAs) like Expedia, Travelocity, Orbitz, Priceline, etc. sell Disney World tickets at full price. Every once in a while, one of them will offer a special deal on one or two tickets as a come-on, to get people to come to their site and hopefully book other things. The tickets available on sale can change from day to day (or hour to hour), but it can be worth checking these sites to see if they have a deal on the specific ticket you want. Read our caveats below before purchasing. If you’re only going to save a few dollars, we think you’re better off with Undercover Tourist. If the OTA is offering some kind of super-deep loss-leader special that’s going to save you a bunch, and you are comfortable with the various issues we mention, you may want to take that deal.

Important notes for buying tickets from OTAs:

Read the terms and conditions carefully. We’ve seen things like a disclaimer saying they don’t guarantee that your tickets will be valid and will let you into the park (!!!).

Make sure you compare the final price, with any tax, fees or shipping, to other sources like Undercover Tourist. A deal that looks great at first glance may not be once miscellaneous fees get tacked on.

Check and recheck your information before hitting the purchase button, especially your email address. They will email you the e-tickets and if you make a mistake with your email address it won’t go to the right place. That’s not the end of the world; you can call them and they can find your order by name and resend it, but OTAs have notoriously bad customer service.

Do not take the add-ons or upsells offered, especially any kind of “buyer protection” insurance. If they offer you a special limited time deal on something else like a rental car or hotel, be skeptical, and research carefully whether it’s a good deal. The main reason the OTAs offer these kinds of special ticket deals is in the hope that they can also sell you something with a better profit margin, so chances are good that any other thing they offer you will be full price (or sometimes even above full price!).

Stick to the big agencies you’ve heard of, that advertise widely and have a decent reputation. If you hear about a great deal from a company you’ve never heard of, we advise staying away. There are lots of Disney ticket scams out there and it’s hard to tell the real vendors from the scammers. Even a vendor that’s not a scammer may not have a reliable supply of tickets, and if their supply dries up unexpectedly while your order is being processed it might be a serious hassle. We have seen this exact situation more than once, and the people who got left holding the bag were not happy.

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